DEPUTY DIRECTOR: HR SERVICES is a South African government vacancy at Mpumalanga Department of Education. This job is part of Circular 24 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Bohlabela District Office, Bushbuckridge | closing date: 30 July 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Applications
Where to send your application.
Should be uploaded via the following link https://erecruitment.mpg.gov.za ENQUIRIES : should be directed to Tel No: (013) 766 5524/5175/5267/5458/5350: Ms. NP Magagula / Ms. SL Mkhatshwa / Ms. SR Ndzinisa / Mr. X Sifunda, YT Mthethwa – HR Recruitment.
Salary
R932 292 per annum, (an all-inclusive remuneration package). The package can be structured according to the individual’s personal needs.
Requirements
- An undergraduate qualification (NQF 7) as recognized by SAQA in Human Resource Management /Public Management or equivalent qualification plus 3 years relevant experience.
- Competencies: Knowledge of Human Resource concepts, principles, policies and procedures.
- In depth knowledge and experience of the PERSAL System.
- Knowledge of the legislation regulating all HR administration of educators and officials and related HR policies and practices, as well as employee wellness.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Good presentation and report writing skills.
- Strong interpersonal and networking skills.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to function independently.
- Proven management skills and the ability to liaise at a high level.
- The ability to develop systems and processes as well as policies and procedures.
- Client-orientation/ customer focus.
- Analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills.
- Advanced planning and project management skills.
- Proven supervisory and people management skills.
- Good computer user knowledge and experience pertaining to MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint – with special emphasis on Access).
- Valid driver's license.
Duties
- Overall management of district HR Services, including specialised HR support, research and advisory services, establishment services, employment, career matters, housing and leave, pensions and compensation benefits, PERSAL registry services, the maintenance of the PERSAL Personnel subsystem, and the co-ordination of all HR Projects.
- Overall management of matters in respect of HIV/AIDS prevention and -care programmes and employee assistance programmes.
- Give direction to, co-ordinate, monitor and advise on all HR related matters (procedural and policy).
- Interpret existing and newly developed policies and facilitate policy making on HR matters where applicable.
- Develop and implement appropriate policy, systems, management- and administrative structures for the provision and maintenance of a comprehensive district HR Service.
- Identify the needs for improved HR services and formulate programmes and projects for the implementation thereof.
- Maintain discipline of staff members.
- Execute HR Performance Management.
Enquiries
Ms A Mashile Tel No: (013) 766 7441
Notes
Applications should be submitted on the latest Form Z.83, obtainable from any Public Service Department. Applications must in all cases be accompanied by a recently updated comprehensive CV only. Only shortlisted candidates for a post will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, identity document and driver’s license on or before the day of the interview following communication from the relevant HR section of the Department. The filling of posts will be done in terms of the Department’s approved Employment Equity Plan. Due to ongoing internal processes, the Department reserves the right to withdraw any post at any time. The Department reserves the right to verify the qualifications of every recommended candidate prior to the issuing of an offer of appointment. All short-listed candidates will be subject to a vetting process prior to appointment. If no response is received from Mpumalanga Department of Education within 90 days after the closing date of the advertisement, applicants must assume that their application was not successful. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. OTHER POSTS
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
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SALARY : R932 292 per annum, (an all-inclusive remuneration package). The package can be structured according to the individual’s personal needs.
CENTRE : Bohlabela District Office, Bushbuckridge
REQUIREMENTS : An undergraduate qualification (NQF 7) as recognized by SAQA in Human Resource Management /Public Management or equivalent qualification plus 3
years relevant experience. Competencies: Knowledge of Human Resource concepts, principles, policies and procedures. In depth knowledge and
experience of the PERSAL System. Knowledge of the legislation regulating all
HR administration of educators and officials and related HR policies and practices, as well as employee wellness. Excellent written and verbal
communication skills. Good presentation and report writing skills. Strong interpersonal and networking skills. Ability to work under pressure. Ability to
function independently. Proven management skills and the ability to liaise at a high level. The ability to develop systems and processes as well as policies
and procedures. Client-orientation/ customer focus. Analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills. Advanced planning and project management skills.
Proven supervisory and people management skills. Good computer user knowledge and experience pertaining to MS Office (Word, Excel and
PowerPoint – with special emphasis on Access). Valid driver's license.
DUTIES : Overall management of district HR Services, including specialised HR support, research and advisory services, establishment services, employment, career matters, housing and leave, pensions and compensation benefits, PERSAL
registry services, the maintenance of the PERSAL Personnel subsystem, and the co-ordination of all HR Projects. Overall management of matters in respect
of HIV/AIDS prevention and -care programmes and employee assistance programmes. Give direction to, co-ordinate, monitor and advise on all HR
related matters (procedural and policy). Interpret existing and newly developed policies and facilitate policy making on HR matters where applicable. Develop
and implement appropriate policy, systems, management- and administrative structures for the provision and maintenance of a comprehensive district HR
Service. Identify the needs for improved HR services and formulate programmes and projects for the implementation thereof. Maintain discipline of
staff members. Execute HR Performance Management.
ENQUIRIES : Ms A Mashile Tel No: (013) 766 7441
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 24 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.